Understanding Sexual Violence and Stalking

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of homicide?

The accidental death of a person

A legal term for self-defense

The killing of an animal by a human

The act of one human taking the life of another (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a type of homicide?

DUI manslaughter

Excusable homicide (correct)

Manslaughter

Justifiable homicide

What does lividity refer to in the context of death?

The stiffening of body muscles after death

The postmortem cooling of the body

The color change from settling of blood due to gravity (correct)

The process of a body decomposing

Which statement accurately describes algor mortis?

The postmortem cooling of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intent of robbery as defined in the content?

To permanently or temporarily deprive a victim of their property Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'canvass' entail in a crime scene investigation?

An inquiry of all possible sources of information Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of aggravated assault?

Committing assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes battery in legal terms?

Touching a person against their will or causing bodily harm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered aggravated battery?

Intentionally causing great bodily harm or using a deadly weapon Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal definition of domestic violence?

Assault or battery occurring between family members or intimate partners Signup and view all the answers

What does 'child domestic battery' refer to?

Violent acts committed by a child against a family member Signup and view all the answers

What best describes felony battery?

Intentionally causing significant injury or permanent disfigurement Signup and view all the answers

Which definition accurately describes dating violence?

Violence between people in a romantic or intimate relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'repeat violence'?

Two incidents of violence against the victim or their family within a certain timeframe Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines the term 'family or household member'?

Persons related by blood, marriage, or who have lived as a family Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes kidnapping?

Forcibly confining another person against their will Signup and view all the answers

Who is classified as an endangered person?

A missing child younger than 18 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a missing child?

A person younger than 18 whose location is unknown Signup and view all the answers

What scenario does NOT describe kidnapping?

Restraining someone with their consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the age threshold for considering someone a missing adult?

18 years or older Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be a reason for kidnapping?

Holding as a shield Signup and view all the answers

Who qualifies for a Silver Alert?

Missing adults older than 18 meeting specific criteria Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a person’s abduction without lawful authority?

Kidnapping Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about kidnappers?

They hold victims for multiple reasons, including ransom Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a factor in determining someone as an endangered person?

Their engagement in illegal activities Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes sexual violence?

One incident of sexual battery or lewd acts on someone under 16 Signup and view all the answers

What does stalking involve?

Unwanted and repeated attention or harassment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'maliciously' imply in this context?

Intentionally and wrongfully without justification Signup and view all the answers

What is a credible threat?

A threat placing someone in fear for their safety Signup and view all the answers

What does sexual cyberharassment involve?

Distributing a sexually explicit image without consent Signup and view all the answers

What qualifies as child abuse?

Intentionally inflicting or encouraging injury to a child Signup and view all the answers

How is physical injury defined?

Impairment or disfigurement of a body part Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes mental injury from child abuse?

Injury to a child's psychological health Signup and view all the answers

What is aggravated child abuse?

Malicious punishment causing great bodily harm Signup and view all the answers

What defines child neglect?

Failing to meet essential needs for a child's well-being Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult?

Willfully failing to provide care necessary for health Signup and view all the answers

What defines exploitation of an elderly person?

Using their funds for personal needs without permission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions constitutes interference with custody?

Taking a child with malicious intent from lawful custody Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best describes luring or enticing a child?

Offering a child candy to come into a store Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that identifies someone committing exploitation?

A strong business relationship with the victim Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of neglect?

Providing necessary supervision Signup and view all the answers

Which describes a situation involving a legal adult enticing a child?

Offering to take the child for ice cream unlawfully Signup and view all the answers

What must a person in a position of trust know to be exploiting someone?

The victim lacks the capacity to consent Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for interference with custody to occur?

Taking a minor with malicious intent Signup and view all the answers

What action exemplifies neglect of a disabled adult?

Ignoring their medical needs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Assault: Involves verbal or non-verbal threats.
Aggravated Assault: Committed with a deadly weapon without intent to kill or with intent to commit a felony.
Battery: Refers to actual, intentional touching or striking of the victim against their will or causing bodily harm.
Aggravated Battery: Causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement, often using a deadly weapon.
Felony Battery: Involves significant injuries like great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement against the victim's will.
Domestic Battery: Battery against a family or household member, including strangulation.

Domestic Violence: Includes various assaults, sexual offenses, and stalking by one family member against another causing physical injury or death.
Family or Household Member: Defined as spouses, former spouses, relatives by blood/marriage, or individuals living as family.
Child Domestic Battery: Violence by a child against a family member in the home.
Dating Violence: Involves violence in a romantic or intimate relationship.
Repeat Violence: Requires two incidents of violence/stalking within six months directed at the victim or their family.

Sexual and Physical Violence

Sexual Violence: Involves any incident of sexual battery or lewd acts committed against someone under 16.
Stalking: Characterized by repeated, unwanted contact or harassment toward the victim.
Malicious Intent: Act committed wrongfully and intentionally, causing potential harm to others.
Credible Threat: Any threat that instills reasonable fear for safety.

Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Abuse: Involves knowingly inflicting physical or mental injury on a child aged under 18.
Aggravated Child Abuse: Includes battery toward a child, willful torture, or causing great bodily harm.
Child Neglect: Failure of a caregiver to provide essential needs for a child.
Exploitation of Elderly or Disabled Adults: Knowingly using someone’s assets for personal gain or failing to provide necessary care.

Custody Interference and Kidnapping

Interference with Custody: Taking a minor from their lawful custodian with malicious intent.
Luring or Enticing a Child: Involves drawing a child under 12 into a location unlawfully.
Kidnapping: Forcibly confining or abducting another without lawful authority, often for ransom.

Missing Persons

Endangered Person: A missing child under 18 or an adult believed to be in danger or involved in criminal activity.
Missing Child: A child under 18 whose whereabouts are unknown and reported missing.
Missing Adult: An adult aged 18 or older whose whereabouts are unknown and reported missing.

Homicide: The act of one human killing another, encompassing various types (murder, manslaughter).
Cause of Death: The specific injury or disease that results in death.
Manner of Death: How the injury or disease leads to death, including circumstances surrounding it.
Rigor Mortis and Lividity: Rigor mortis refers to muscle stiffening after death; lividity is the discoloration from blood settling.
Algor Mortis: Refers to the cooling of a body post-death.

Robbery: The act of taking property through force or intimidation.
Home-invasion Robbery: Occurs when the suspect enters a home while occupants are present and aware.
Carjacking: Taking a vehicle from a victim through intimidation or force.

Investigation Procedures

Canvass: An information-gathering process at a crime scene to gather potential witness accounts or details surrounding the incident.

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This quiz explores the definitions and key concepts related to sexual violence, stalking, and malicious behavior. It covers the legal implications and victim's rights regarding incidents of sexual battery and harassment. Test your knowledge on these important social issues.